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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents complain about bad smell at Lagoa da Jansen; specialists point out causes

Residents and visitors to Lagoa da Jansen in São Luís, Brazil, are complaining about a strong bad smell due to potential issues like low water circulation, organic matter decomposition, and illegal sewage discharge.

Feb 27 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents leave condominium after strong smell during Transpetro pipeline repair in Mangaratiba

Residents of a condominium in Mangaratiba, Brazil, fell ill due to a strong odor during maintenance on a Transpetro pipeline that led to over 70 people evacuating their homes.

Feb 26 • 16:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The state's sense of smell paralyzed: only one device to check for odors, which has been broken for several months

Lithuania has only one malfunctioning device to monitor odors, leaving residents exposed to unpleasant smells from local companies without means to verify their sources.

Feb 26 • 15:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

There Is a Smell of Burnt Rubber About the Russian Fear in 'Värn'

John Skoog's film 'Värn' explores Cold War anxieties through an eccentric lens, blending art and existential themes.

Feb 26 • 13:09 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The smell of cleanliness and discounts: 'Iki' is hosting the long-awaited 'Cleanliness Fiesta' with discounts of up to 50 percent.

Lithuania's supermarket chain 'Iki' launches 'Cleanliness Fiesta' offering substantial discounts on cleaning products as spring cleaning season begins.

Feb 26 • 08:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Bad Bunny has shared his go-to fragrance and it's available at Boots for under £100

Bad Bunny revealed his favorite fragrance, which can be bought for under £100, and he enjoys layering scents for his signature smell.

Feb 25 • 14:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

ABC began to smell of feces – the reason was uncovered under the charging area

A broken septic tank pipe caused a significant odor issue at an ABC charging station in Toijala, Finland.

Feb 25 • 12:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to eliminate the musty smell from wardrobes

The article discusses eco-friendly alternatives for eliminating musty odors from wardrobes, emphasizing the importance of proper ventilation and natural solutions.

Feb 25 • 10:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Preston coach claims Swansea tunnel 'smelt of weed' after Snoop Dogg visit

Preston North End's manager remarked about the smell in the tunnel after Snoop Dogg's presence during a Championship match at Swansea City.

Feb 25 • 09:07 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rotorua, the city that smells like rotten eggs and has hot, toxic lakes where swimming is prohibited

Rotorua is a city known for its unpleasant sulfur smell and hot, toxic lakes that are dangerous for swimming.

Feb 25 • 02:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Dogs of a Mantrailing Association: They Can Even Smell Time

A German article discusses the remarkable olfactory capabilities of dogs, highlighting their anatomy and ability to detect scents.

Feb 24 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Lucknow: Father's corpse found in room, used room freshener to mask smell!

A gruesome discovery in Lucknow as a dismembered body of a missing man, humanendra Singh, was found in a blue drum in his home, leading to revelations about his son's involvement in the murder.

Feb 24 • 11:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum smelt burning in house before realising what toddler had done

A mother discovered a burning smell in her home caused by her toddler posting coins into an electric radiator.

Feb 24 • 10:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"The smell reveals them during decomposition." A journalist describes the terrible consequences of frost in Ukraine

A journalist discusses the harsh realities of survival in Ukraine amid ongoing warfare and extreme weather conditions.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Ultimate Trick to Make Your Wardrobe Always Smell Good

A practical method to keep wardrobe clothes smelling fresh, involving moisture and odor elimination techniques.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"The Smell Will Give Them Away During Decomposition." Journalist Describes Horrific Consequences of Frosts in Ukraine

A journalist discusses the dire situation in Ukraine, emphasizing survival over resilience amid ongoing war pressures.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Evil funeral directors left my mum to rot - the smell will haunt me forever

Two funeral directors in the UK have been jailed for neglecting dead bodies inappropriately stored, causing emotional distress to grieving families.

Feb 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

After-work sauna sessions: The spirit of this Finnish team does not smell

The Finnish biathlon team has celebrated remarkable success at the Olympics, characterized by a strong team spirit and camaraderie among the athletes.

Feb 22 • 19:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Agricultural Policy in France: Between Stable Smell and State Crisis

France is grappling with a low-meat dietary strategy at the Paris Agricultural Show, a significant challenge for a country where beef is considered a cornerstone of identity.

Feb 22 • 14:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

A common mistake ruins your towels – they smell worse than before washing

This article discusses common mistakes made when washing towels and offers tips for proper washing intervals and temperatures to avoid odor buildup.

Feb 22 • 11:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The smell at Seija's home permeates everything - "I almost started to live in seclusion"

Seija recounts her troubling experience with a persistent odor in her home that has affected her family's quality of life.

Feb 22 • 04:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Mother's Day luxury perfumes under £30 that will make her 'smell like royalty'

The Perfume Shop has launched a Bridgerton-inspired perfume collection perfect for Mother's Day, currently priced at £29.99 due to a 30% discount.

Feb 21 • 21:11 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Life & Tech

This is how you smell the mistake

The article discusses the importance of using JavaScript for enhanced functionality in web applications.

Feb 20 • 20:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I removed damp smell from my towels with 59p kitchen staple - they've never been fresher

A household hack using a common kitchen item has successfully eliminated the musty smell from towels that have been dried indoors.

Feb 20 • 02:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Weakening of This Sense May Indicate the Risk of Coronary Artery Disease

A study indicates that diminished sense of smell could signify an increased risk of coronary artery disease in elderly individuals.

Feb 19 • 04:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Tenant jumps over wall and finds resident dead in a house in Cuiabá

A 74-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Cuiabá, Brazil, by her tenant who was alerted by a neighbor due to a foul smell.

Feb 18 • 17:32 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Smell of dead rat over Esplanaden in Huskvarna

Residents of Huskvarna report a strong odor of dead rats as a rat control operation continues.

Feb 18 • 10:10 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Violanta: The Odor Blamed on the Sewer, Ignored Alarms, and the Key Testimony of the Guard

Workers at the Violanta factory reported a strong gas smell before an explosion killed five employees, raising concerns about workplace safety.

Feb 18 • 05:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

23-Year-Old Beautician Hangs Herself; Case Unfolds After Foul Smell Emerges From the Room

A 23-year-old beautician in Greater Noida committed suicide, and her body was discovered after neighbors reported a foul smell.

Feb 17 • 17:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Famous Actor Goran Višnjić Against Mega Chicken Farms: Let's Not Allow Pollution and Smell

Goran Višnjić raises awareness about the environmental threats posed by planned mega chicken farms in Sisačko-moslavačka County, Croatia.

Feb 17 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New York mega church on fire after reports of 'gas smell'

A large explosion at Abundant Life church in Boonville, New York, has resulted in multiple injuries and significant emergency services response after reports of a gas smell.

Feb 17 • 16:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Lifebuoy in the Kitchen: Beloved Spice Repels Stale Fish Smell

A popular spice can neutralize unpleasant odors while cooking fish, as suggested by professional chefs.

Feb 17 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Strong smell of chemical product scares revelers at club by the Rio Pardo in Ribeirão Preto, SP

A strong chemical smell at a club near the Rio Pardo in Ribeirão Preto led to an investigation by authorities following complaints from Carnaval attendees.

Feb 17 • 12:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Smoke Bubbles in Beija-Flor of Nilópolis Car Had the Smell of Lavender, Sacred Herb

The Beija-Flor de Nilópolis samba school incorporated lavender-scented smoke bubbles into their carnival parade, which are used in African religious traditions for spiritual cleansing and protection.

Feb 17 • 06:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Revelers complain of urine smell and unusable chemical bathrooms at Ibirapuera

Revelers at the Carnival in São Paulo are facing unusable chemical bathrooms, causing discomfort due to foul odors and unsanitary conditions.

Feb 16 • 19:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Robert Duvall has died, the consigliere of 'The Godfather'. In 'Apocalypse Now' he loved the smell of napalm

Robert Duvall, renowned actor known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and 'Apocalypse Now', has passed away at the age of 95.

Feb 16 • 18:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Open sewage in construction by the Rafard City Hall generates bad smell and bothers the population: 'carrion and stench', says resident

Residents of Rafard, Brazil, are complaining about the strong odor from open sewage related to incomplete city maintenance work.

Feb 16 • 17:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

How to cook cauliflower to take advantage of its benefits and avoid bad smell: it's not boiled

This article offers tips on how to cook cauliflower in a way that preserves its nutritional value and minimizes unpleasant odors, emphasizing steaming as the best method.

Feb 15 • 20:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Hazmat team swam Leicester building as roads in area closed by police

Emergency services responded to a hazardous situation in Leicester city centre due to a strange smell from a building, leading to road closures and no reported injuries.

Feb 15 • 11:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Exactly where 'wet dog smell' comes from - and what breeds could be more prone

A canine specialist explains the origins of the 'wet dog smell' and identifies breeds that may be more susceptible to it.

Feb 15 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'Super Marijuana': more than 28 kg seized on the coast of PI after report of 'strong smell'

Authorities in Brazil seized over 28 kg of a variant of marijuana known as 'supermarijuana' following an anonymous report in Parnaíba.

Feb 14 • 13:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Father-son duo robbed women by making them smell narcotics

Police in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, uncovered a father-son gang that robbed women of their jewelry by using narcotics to immobilize them during conversations.

Feb 14 • 01:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

One surprising symptom may indicate heart danger

A weakened sense of smell in older adults may signal an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease, according to a U.S. study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

Feb 13 • 06:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poles Smell Business in Artificial Intelligence. The Number of Companies is Growing Quickly

The article discusses the rapid growth of artificial intelligence companies in Poland and examines the changing classification and future projections for this sector.

Feb 12 • 03:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: 'Smell Me! I Haven't Had Water for 24 Days' Protester Tells Joburg Mayor

Residents in Johannesburg staged a protest demanding accountability and action regarding a persistent water crisis that has left them without water for 24 days.

Feb 11 • 14:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

The pleasure of wine? It's all in the brain

Yale neuroscientist Gordon M. Shepherd explores how the enjoyment of wine is rooted in the brain rather than just the physical experience of tasting in his Italian edition of 'Neuroenology.'

Feb 11 • 11:28 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sławomir Wikariak: What does President Nawrocki's limousine smell like?

The article discusses allegations against Polish President Karol Nawrocki regarding potential conflicts of interest due to his association with a privately-owned clothing brand, Nowrocky, which is connected to a family member.

Feb 11 • 11:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

No need to worry anymore – Concern report went unanswered, then came the dreaded news

A man living in a basement with a foul smell prompted a welfare concern report that went unanswered, leading to the discovery of a body.

Feb 11 • 04:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

9 Scents That Cats Dislike and How to Use This Knowledge to Your Advantage

The article discusses nine scents that are unpleasant to cats and offers tips on how to use this knowledge to keep cats away from unwanted areas.

Feb 10 • 13:30 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Man arrested for stabbing at S-train station

An investigation into the strange taste and smell of drinking water in parts of Komponistkvarteret near Randers continues, with the local water company unable to identify the cause despite ongoing analyses.

Feb 10 • 08:21 UTC

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